NEW YORK (AP) - Starformer and jockey Edgar Prado led every step of the 11/2-mile Long Handicap Handicap on Saturday, the last major grass race of the year at Aqueduct.

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Racing well of the fence over the rain and snow softened course, Starformer earned her fourth win in 13 starts. The time was 2:33.13 in the stakes for fillies and mares.

Starformer, a 4-year-old trained by Bill Mott, held on by a neck, paying $18, $9.30 and $5.90. The next two finishers were trained by Christophe Clement. Mystical Star returned $5.80 and $4.10 and Aigue Marine paid $7.40 to show.

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